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Chapter 1  Introduction

The next-generation wireless LAN device – 11Mbps Wireless Inter-building Access Point, are
specially designed for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint applications, offering campus-
wide  connections  between  buildings  at  a  speed  of  up  to  11Mbps.   Fully  compliant  with
IEEE802.11b standard, the Wireless Inter-building Access Point provides powerful features
such as the Windows-based configuration utility, MAC address filtering, WEP security and
more.

1-1 Features and Benefits

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Creates a Point-to-Point connection linking two LANs, using 2 Inter-Building Access
Point.

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Creates a Point-to-Multipoints system using three or more Inter-Building Access Point.

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Detachable antenna allows you for the use of external high gain antenna.

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With a data rate of 11Mbps and 5.5Mbps, the system is faster than an E1/T1 data link.

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Features 11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
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Fully IEEE 802.11b compatible.  Allow inter-operation among multiple vendors.

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Technique operating in the unlicensed 2.4Ghz ISM band.

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Seamless roaming within the 802.11 & 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.

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Provides user authentication to enforce tight security.

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MAC address control.

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Highly efficient antenna provides a range of operation up to 800 feet

 

in free space.

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Easy to install and friendly to user, just plug and play!

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Provides Window-based configuration utility.

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Tight design with light weight, compact size, and low power consumption.

Summary of Contents for W24-AP11H

Page 1: ...Date of Issue April 02 2001...

Page 2: ...is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at this own expense The user should not modify or change this equipment without written appr...

Page 3: ...d into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the supplier About This Manual The purpose of this manual is for the setup of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN I...

Page 4: ...2 2 System Requirements 4 2 3 Mechanical Description 5 2 4 Hardware Installation 6 Chapter 3 Configuring the Inter Building Access Point 7 3 1 Using the Inter Building Access Point Utility 7 3 2 Usin...

Page 5: ...ree or more Inter Building Access Point n Detachable antenna allows you for the use of external high gain antenna n With a data rate of 11Mbps and 5 5Mbps the system is faster than an E1 T1 data link...

Page 6: ...porary LANs for Special Projects or Peak Time C1 Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be practical C2 Retailers airline and shipping companies need additional...

Page 7: ...munications This would increase efficiency of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each other Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a Wi...

Page 8: ...g Access Point x 1 u Quick Start Guide x 1 u Power Adapter x 1 u Product CD x 1 If any of the above items are not included or damaged please contact your local dealer for support 2 2 System Requiremen...

Page 9: ...ss LAN Inter Building Access Point supports an Ethernet ports RJ 45 MDI daisy chain port labeled MDI You may connect the Inter Building Access Point either to a hub or a PC Please note that use the cr...

Page 10: ...ay impede performance of the Inter Building Access Point n Connect the Ethernet Cable The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Inter Building Access Point supports 10 100M Ethernet connection Attach your UTP Ethernet...

Page 11: ...desktop computer the Windows based utility Access Point Manager provides a user friendly interface The Access Point Manager enables you to configure all of your Inter Building Access Points on the ne...

Page 12: ...basic information of the Inter Building Access Point such as MAC Address Frequency Domain and Firmware Version MAC Address It is a hardware identification number that distinguishes the unit from othe...

Page 13: ...stics tab contains three of the following items for you to monitor the Ethernet and Wireless network traffic Ethernet You may monitor the TX RX on the wired network Wireless You may monitor the TX RX...

Page 14: ...encryption errors Transmit Deferred Transmission The number of packets that have deferred transmission due to the fact that the medium is busy Retry Limit Exceed The number of packets that are not sen...

Page 15: ...Access Points n Wireless LAN Access Point AP Served as a transparent Media Access Control MAC bridge connecting wireless network and the backbone network n Inter Building with Repeating PxP Connect t...

Page 16: ...rovide the solution to prevent data collisions When the RTS is activated the station and its Inter Building Access Point will use a Request to Send Clear to Send protocol RTS CTS The station will send...

Page 17: ...tting take affect IP Address To enable remote access to the Inter Building Access Point using Telnet or Web Management you must assign an IP address to the Inter Building Access Point You may also ass...

Page 18: ...ess Point n When WEP40 is selected type five alphanumeric characters in the range of a z A Z and 0 9 e g MyKey in the WEP Key 1 entry field Alternatively you may enter 10 digit hexadecimal values in t...

Page 19: ...ontrol With the Access Control Table enabled you can authorize wireless units to access the Inter Building Access Point by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices that are allowed access t...

Page 20: ...it to change the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC address Remove to remove MAC addresses one at a time Clear to remove all MAC addresses in the table Import to import an existing Ac...

Page 21: ...Netscape Navigator 3 0 4 5 or MS Internet Explorer 4 0 to monitor and configure the Inter Building Access Point 1 Open your web browser 2 Enter the IP address of your Inter Building Access Point in t...

Page 22: ...in page contains two items for you to manage your Inter Building Access Point Information General This item displays the general information of the Inter Building Access Point such as the MAC address...

Page 23: ...is item displays the Ethernet and wireless network traffic Configuration General You may make the settings on the Inter Building Access Point such as AP mode ESSID channel RTS threshold fragment thres...

Page 24: ...AN Inter Building Access Point offers WEP Wired Equivalency Privacy You can set up 4 encryption keys but choose one key to encrypt your data Access Control The Access Control Table enables you to rest...

Page 25: ...21 Upgrade Here you can upload the newest firmware of the Inter Building Access Point You may either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button...

Page 26: ...get access to the Inter Building Access Point console Thus you will be able to make the configuration via the TCP IP connection 1 Telnet to your Inter Building Access Point A window will show up 2 Ent...

Page 27: ...ion of the Inter Building Access Point for example firmware version frequency domain etc stat Display the statistical values of the operation of the Inter Building Access Point for example association...

Page 28: ...ing ICMP echo to an ip_addr host with optional num_pings times with optional data size in a length of data_size set List the configuration information set apname channel essid rts_threshold frag_thres...

Page 29: ...ccess Point s MAC address mode Operation mode of the Access Point AP channel The radio channel number 1 essid The ESS ID a k a SSID of the Inter Building Access Point My Network rts_threshold The thre...

Page 30: ...ssue a reset signal The Inter Building Access Point will be reset if user confirms 3 2 2 Advanced Settings for Security This section describes the commands to control the security for Inter Building A...

Page 31: ...y the content of the access control mode and the address list The optional arguments start and end can be affixed to select the range of items to be listed clear clear all the addresses in the access...

Page 32: ...set WEP Key 2 as key_text with a same format as WEP Key 1 set key3 key_text set WEP Key 3 as key_text with a same format as WEP Key 1 set key4 key_text set WEP Key 2 as key_text with a same format as...

Page 33: ...rface activity n No action required Continuous Green On Off Off Normal operation that indicates there is no LAN activity n No action required Off Off Off Off Off Power failure n Check the power cord n...

Page 34: ...ith the network You may check the following to ensure normal operation of the Inter Building Access Point n WEP keys If data encryption is activated always remember to set WEP keys exactly the same on...

Page 35: ...u Infrastructure for enterprise LANs u LAN Interconnection for point to point link as a campus backbone A 1 Network Topology u Ad Hoc Fig An Example of Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a...

Page 36: ...nstruct a Basic Service Set BSS Each wireless equipped PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Inter Building Access Point Infrastructure configuration will ext...

Page 37: ...33 Fig The ef fective Transmission Range...

Page 38: ...ency N America FCC 2412 2 462 GHz 11 channels Europe CE ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz 13 channels Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz 14 channels France 2 457 2 472 GHz 4 channels Spain 2 457 2 462 GHz 2 channels Speed Opti...

Page 39: ...for Basic Service Set an Inter Building Access Point and all the wireless clients that associated with it ESS Stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Servic...

Page 40: ...hear each other RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled Web Management Network...

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